New thread ready for first pic of 2019!
2018 thread here: https://community.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/f/wildlife-on-the-web/196059/cornish-barn-owls-2018
Very pleased to add this link to a heart-warming story from BOT which Sandra has posted in main thread but will, of course, disappear very quickly ...
https://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/releasing-a-barn-owl-a-great-way-to-start-the-year/
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
19:36 He came into the box, scraped at the flooring. Began calling as she came to the tray. She entered at 19:41 Another mating attempt before he left the box to the tray. She joined him then moved to the middle beam
19:49 He flew to the exit
19:51 In again to the back beam, she joined him
20:05 Only one on the back beam, I didn't see where the other went
20:06 Both together again. Loud screeching!
SunnyKate2 said:Crikey!! Think I best stay away,if it encourages activity CHOL:):) Thanks for all pics/ quotes.....
Don't you dare! lol
20:40 One flew downwards (this was the female)
20:41 Male flew from the back beam to the tray
20:43 She flew in to the front beam from the direction of the exit. He came into the box from the tray, calling for her again
20:45 She came in, another attempt at mating. Both left the box to the tray at 20:46
20.46, another mating attempt (this time in the box). Ian
EDIT - both out to the tray almost immediately. Looked again & now I can only see one on the front beam.
20:47 He flew to the exit Ian.
She flew downwards from the front beam at 20:50